The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) issued a statement on Wednesday clarifying the status of three individuals arrested for kidnapping, banditry, and arms supply. The NSCDC confirmed that these individuals, though previously members of the corps, were dismissed from service in 2023. The arrests in question occurred in October 2022, and the subsequent dismissal demonstrates the NSCDC’s commitment to addressing misconduct within its ranks. The agency emphasized that these former personnel acted independently and their actions do not reflect the values or practices of the NSCDC. The recent…
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Four NSCDC Operatives Killed In Clash With Boko Haram Terrorists
Days after reporting seven of its personnel as missing in action due to an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the deaths of four of the seven individuals. According to the security agency, one person remains unaccounted for, while two have returned to their base. In a statement, NSCDC spokesman Babawale Afolabi noted that the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, expressed his condolences to the officers and members of the Special Squad. This squad was established to oversee National…